Isolated Systolic Hypertension
Isolated Systolic HypertensionRead More Isolated Systolic Hypertension Topics / Medical / Hypertension Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a short summary on the management of a patient with isolated systolic blood pressure. Basics This occurs when the systolic blood pressure (SBP) is greater than 140mmHg and the diastolic blood pressure […]
Calcium Channel Blockers and CKD
Calcium Channel Blockers and CKDRead More Calcium Channel Blockers and CKD Topics / Renal Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary of the usage of calcium channel blockers in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Basics Classification of calcium channel blockers by Dr Becerra Estevez. This is a short article that […]
Beta-blockers and CKD
Beta-blockers and CKDRead More Beta-blockers and CKD Topics / Renal Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary on the usage of Beta-blockers in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Basics This article attempts to highlight the importance of beta-blockers in the management of chronic renal failure. Chronic kidney […]
CKD-friendly dosages and cautions
CKD-friendly dosages and cautionsRead More CKD-friendly dosages and cautions Topics / Renal Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary on medications that need to be adjusted according to the renal function of the patient. Basics In this article, we will be discussing some important points regarding the usage of […]
Diuretics and CKD
Diuretics and CKDRead More Diuretics and CKD Topics / Renal Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary on how to use diuretics in chronic kidney disease. Basics Read the article on chronic kidney disease for a more comprehensive approach to the management of the condition. In this article, we […]
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Disseminated Intravascular CoagulationRead More Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Topics / Medical / Blood and Related Disorders Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a short article on disseminated intravascular coagulation. Basics This is a type of consumptive coagulopathy that occurs when there is a widespread activation of the coagulation cascade. This is […]
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Kidney InjuryRead More Acute Kidney Injury Topics / Renal Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary of Acute Kidney Injury from a primary level of care perspective. Basics Acute kidney injury refers to a sudden or abrupt decrease in kidney function. This may involve both structural damage or […]
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney DiseaseRead More Chronic Kidney Disease Topics / Renal Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary of chronic kidney disease from a primary level of care perspective. Basics According to the EML guidelines, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as structural or functional kidney damage present for > […]
Clinical Features of Meningitis
Clinical Features of Meningitis Read More Clinical Features of Meningitis Topics / Medical / Meningitis Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary The clinical features of meningitis vary depending on the age of the patient as well as the etiological agent. Neonates will present with very non-specific symptoms and signs while adults may […]